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Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, has been proposed as an effective analgesic within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols to minimize opioid consumption and reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). However, its role in perioperative pain management lacks consensus, necessitating a systematic review and meta\u2010analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review and meta\u2010analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies were conducted, following PRISMA guidelines. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE were searched up to August 2024 using terms such as \u201cgabapentin,\u201d \u201cpostoperative pain,\u201d and \u201cERAS.\u201d Studies involving gabapentin or pregabalin in abdominal surgery were included. Pain was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS), opioid consumption was converted to morphine equivalents, and PONV rates were analyzed. Meta\u2010analysis was performed using STATA 17 software with a random\u2010effects model due to high clinical heterogeneity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Twenty\u2010two studies with 1812 patients (909 in the gabapentin group and 903 in the control group) were included. Gabapentin significantly reduced postoperative pain (Hedges's g\u2009=\u2009\u22121.65, 95% CI: \u22122.34 to \u22120.97,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and opioid consumption (Hedges's\n                      <jats:italic>g<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009\u22122.25, 95% CI: \u22124.29 to \u22120.20,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.03). Gabapentin also significantly reduced PONV (log OR\u2009=\u2009\u22120.67, 95% CI: \u22121.25 to \u22120.09,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02). Adverse effects were mild, including sedation and dizziness.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Gabapentin demonstrates efficacy in reducing postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and PONV in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Despite substantial heterogeneity across studies, the results suggest gabapentin as a valuable addition to ERAS protocols. Further research is necessary to optimize dosing strategies and address safety concerns, especially regarding sedation in vulnerable populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.70813","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,30]],"date-time":"2025-04-30T00:32:17Z","timestamp":1745973137000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["The Role of Gabapentin in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Procedures, A Systematic Review and Meta\u2010Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"8","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7881-0538","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Yohannis Derbew","family":"Molla","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Gondar Gondar Ethiopia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Hirut 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